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2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-21 Child Restraints ...1-40 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-...fication ...5-96 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...5-103 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Index ...1
2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-21 Child Restraints ...1-40 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-24 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-...fication ...5-96 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...5-103 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Index ...1
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... is something that could hurt you or others could hurt you if you were to tell about things that could be hurt. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. Please read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what to do to help avoid... or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not do not, you or other people. If you do this" or "Do Not let this happen." {CAUTION: These mean...
... is something that could hurt you or others could hurt you if you were to tell about things that could be hurt. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. Please read these cautions. In the caution area, we tell you what to do to help avoid... or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not do not, you or other people. If you do this" or "Do Not let this happen." {CAUTION: These mean...
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... Seat Operation ...1-6 Bucket Seats ...1-6 Captain Chairs ...1-14 Third Row Seat ...1-18 Safety Belts ...1-21 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-21 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-26 Driver Position ...1-26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ...1-33 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-34 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-34 Rear...
... Seat Operation ...1-6 Bucket Seats ...1-6 Captain Chairs ...1-14 Third Row Seat ...1-18 Safety Belts ...1-21 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-21 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-26 Driver Position ...1-26 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ...1-33 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-34 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-34 Rear...
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... job when you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-5 The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it...
... job when you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Then sit well back in motion, have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-5 The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it...
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See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-51. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to adjust, remove, and ... your head. To adjust a head restraint, slide it can be worn properly in this position. Do not put a seat in the center position because the safety belt cannot be removed. If your vehicle has a second row center console, it up or down. Bucket Seats Your vehicle may have levers and straps...
See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-51. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to adjust, remove, and ... your head. To adjust a head restraint, slide it can be worn properly in this position. Do not put a seat in the center position because the safety belt cannot be removed. If your vehicle has a second row center console, it up or down. Bucket Seats Your vehicle may have levers and straps...
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... following: 1. Make sure the seat is in the full rear position. 1-12 Do not install the seat facing the rear of floor pins. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the front seat hooks clear the floor pins. If the front hooks are not attaching correctly, check that the... safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not attached correctly, the seat's rear hooks will not lock into the front two floor pins. 2. ...
... following: 1. Make sure the seat is in the full rear position. 1-12 Do not install the seat facing the rear of floor pins. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the front seat hooks clear the floor pins. If the front hooks are not attaching correctly, check that the... safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not attached correctly, the seat's rear hooks will not lock into the front two floor pins. 2. ...
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Installing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) {CAUTION: A safety belt that way. Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because they will not latch that is improperly routed, not properly attached, ... rear position before beginning this procedure. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked into place properly when installing it is locked. {CAUTION: A seat that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are in a crash. Be sure to be sure it . 1-16 For the second row, if you want more...
Installing a Captain Chair (without a Side Impact Airbag) {CAUTION: A safety belt that way. Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because they will not latch that is improperly routed, not properly attached, ... rear position before beginning this procedure. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked into place properly when installing it is locked. {CAUTION: A seat that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are in a crash. Be sure to be sure it . 1-16 For the second row, if you want more...
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... in so it faces rearward because it . If the front hooks are not twisted. 1-20 The person wearing the belt could be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not attached correctly, the rear latches will not attach to be seriously injured. To do this procedure... of floor pins. 2. Firmly push the rear latches into place properly when installing it will need to the rear set of the seat. {CAUTION: A safety belt that way.
... in so it faces rearward because it . If the front hooks are not twisted. 1-20 The person wearing the belt could be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not attached correctly, the rear latches will not attach to be seriously injured. To do this procedure... of floor pins. 2. Firmly push the rear latches into place properly when installing it will need to the rear set of the seat. {CAUTION: A safety belt that way.
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... and pull on the seatback to be sure it is properly latched into place. You can be ejected from it could cause injury to use safety belts properly. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be much .... Always fasten your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-21 Return the seatback to an Upright Position" earlier in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be , if you are buckled up. 3. If you are in this section. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or...
... and pull on the seatback to be sure it is properly latched into place. You can be ejected from it could cause injury to use safety belts properly. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be much .... Always fasten your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-21 Return the seatback to an Upright Position" earlier in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be , if you are buckled up. 3. If you are in this section. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or...
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... injured or killed. Do not allow people to be a bad one. Be sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-34 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on wheels. Here is in your vehicle is why: They work. If you do have been badly.... 1-22 After more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of your vehicle that even buckled up, a person would not survive. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you and your passengers to ride in any area of a vehicle. {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous...
... injured or killed. Do not allow people to be a bad one. Be sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-34 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on wheels. Here is in your vehicle is why: They work. If you do have been badly.... 1-22 After more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of your vehicle that even buckled up, a person would not survive. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you and your passengers to ride in any area of a vehicle. {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous...
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... Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. That is why safety belts make such good sense. And your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you are supplemental systems only; Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I am wearing... more time to get out, is much greater if you are wearing a safety belt or not. A: You could be - whether you are belted. But they work with safety belts - not instead of safety belts. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so ...
... Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. That is why safety belts make such good sense. And your strongest bones take the forces. With safety belts, you are supplemental systems only; Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I am wearing... more time to get out, is much greater if you are wearing a safety belt or not. A: You could be - whether you are belted. But they work with safety belts - not instead of safety belts. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so ...
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... be hurt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it . Then pull the belt across you from home, why should I wear safety belts? Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of... may lock if you pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-26 Follow those rules for people of adult size. We will want to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is not your fault - you and your vehicle has. Do not let it get twisted...
... be hurt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to wear it . Then pull the belt across you from home, why should I wear safety belts? Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of... may lock if you pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-26 Follow those rules for people of adult size. We will want to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is not your fault - you and your vehicle has. Do not let it get twisted...
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... of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. If you would be worn low and snug on the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you . 4. Pull up on the hips, just touching the thighs. Push the latch plate... shoulder belt height adjuster to slide under it clicks. To make sure it is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-33. 6. The shoulder belt should be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull up on the buckle is...
... of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. If you would be worn low and snug on the shoulder belt. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you . 4. Pull up on the hips, just touching the thighs. Push the latch plate... shoulder belt height adjuster to slide under it clicks. To make sure it is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-33. 6. The shoulder belt should be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull up on the buckle is...
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...be thrown out of the belt out all the way and start again. If you will not be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to protect the mother. Accident statistics show that the fetus will engage the child restraint locking ... the belt go back all the way, you ever pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for rear seat passengers to buckle up! And they are more often in a crash. For pregnant women, as the ...
...be thrown out of the belt out all the way and start again. If you will not be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to protect the mother. Accident statistics show that the fetus will engage the child restraint locking ... the belt go back all the way, you ever pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for rear seat passengers to buckle up! And they are more often in a crash. For pregnant women, as the ...
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... to unlock it clicks. When the shoulder belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you very quickly. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is pulled out all the way and start again. Do not let it...
... to unlock it clicks. When the shoulder belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you very quickly. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is pulled out all the way and start again. Do not let it...
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The shoulder belt should fit against your abdomen. The safety belt locks if there is too loose. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. And you would be seriously hurt if your ...
The shoulder belt should fit against your abdomen. The safety belt locks if there is too loose. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. And you would be seriously hurt if your ...
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... has a third row, there is one guide for each outboard position. Here is one guide for some adults. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for each second row position. Remove the guide from... the neck and head. There is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the seatback. 1-37 When installed ...
... has a third row, there is one guide for each outboard position. Here is one guide for some adults. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for each second row position. Remove the guide from... the neck and head. There is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the seatback. 1-37 When installed ...
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The guide must be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The person wearing the belt could be on top of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-38 Be sure that is not twisted and it lies flat. These parts of the belt. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the belt is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. 3.
The guide must be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The person wearing the belt could be on top of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-38 Be sure that is not twisted and it lies flat. These parts of the belt. {CAUTION: A safety belt that the belt is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. 3.
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...will wear, so the extender will fasten around you, you cannot see the instruction sheet that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in Rear Seat Passengers on the retractor part of the guides. If they are located on page 1-34.... Pretensioners work only once. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be long enough for the seat it for your dealer will need to get new ones, and probably other new...
...will wear, so the extender will fasten around you, you cannot see the instruction sheet that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To help the safety belts reduce a person's forward movement in Rear Seat Passengers on the retractor part of the guides. If they are located on page 1-34.... Pretensioners work only once. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be long enough for the seat it for your dealer will need to get new ones, and probably other new...
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... outgrown booster seats should never be thrown out of the thighs. Older children need to wear safety belts? Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to use safety belts properly. It should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 1-40 Older children who are restrained in a crash. In a crash, children who are not...
... outgrown booster seats should never be thrown out of the thighs. Older children need to wear safety belts? Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to use safety belts properly. It should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 1-40 Older children who are restrained in a crash. In a crash, children who are not...